North Star Leasing - Lease Operations Support

Build Your Future Here:

Thinking of changing jobs or starting your career at a growing company? Well, you are in the right place. Since 1979, North Star Leasing has focused exclusively on helping businesses grow by providing equipment financing for companies in a variety of industries-and by working tirelessly on behalf of vendors and their customers. At North Star Leasing, our corporate culture attracts, rewards, and provides growth opportunities for all employees. Join us and we will work together to help you achieve your career goals, just like we help thousands of clients reach their financial goals.

North Star Leasing, headquartered in Burlington, VT, is a division of Peoples Bank, one of the largest 200 banks in the United States with 132 full-service bank branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland.

Some of Peoples Bank recent nationwide accolades:

• American Banker Best Banks to Work For in 2021, 2022, and 2023
• Top Workplaces USA national award in 2022, 2023, and 2024
• Newsweek's America's Best Banks 2023, and 2024
• U.S. News & World Report's Best Companies to Work For in Banking and in the Midwest 2024-2025

At North Star Leasing, we know that there is more to life than work. But we also understand that the quality of the work environment and employee benefits can greatly impact an associate's life. That's why we seek to create a great benefits package for our associates including: 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match, employee stock purchase plan, various education assistance programs, paid vacation and holidays, and much more. For full details of our benefits offerings, please visit: peoplesbancorp.com/about-us/find-a-career/

Our associates are each accountable for living the culture and values of the organization. This includes ensuring actions and behaviors create a positive and collaborative work environment, always acting with integrity and professionalism and providing extraordinary customer service. Our goal is for you to be successful; to that end being reliable in terms of ensuring you are at work on time and work your schedule as well as actively pursuing your performance objectives, will be fundamental in your contributing to the teams' success as well as the organization

Job Purpose:

This position is a Lease Operations Support role within North Star Leasing, a division of Peoples Bank. This position will be responsible for owning and maintaining the title function within the company which includes title package preparation, lien perfection, title releases, etc. Associate will be responsible for providing extraordinary customer service to internal and external customers, answering calls and researching questions. Will also provide back up and support to the to the accounting team.

Job Duties:

• Will provide extraordinary customer service to internal and external customers.
• Responsible for maintaining and ensuring accuracy of titled assets of lease financed equipment.
• Submit titling packages to various states Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Compile and release titles of contracts that have been satisfied.
• Tracks and follows up with the vendor when compiling titled packages on behalf of customer.
• Follow up with various agencies regarding status of liens on motor vehicles.
• Will release the company as lien holder once the contract has been paid in full.
• Work with third party agency to pursue electronic titling in states where available.
• Respond quickly, professionally, and accurately to customer inquiries.
• Provide back-up support to the accounting department including the preparation of annual property tax returns and monthly and annual sales tax returns.
• Will perform special projects as assigned.

Education, Job Skills and Qualifications:

• High school degree, GED or foreign equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in Accounting or equivalent job knowledge is a plus.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Able to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
• Must be able to work independently under general instruction/supervision in completion of current assignments and new tasks assigned (must be able to complete assigned work accurately and timely with general direction).
• Must be able to learn new skills quickly on areas of responsibility and understand internal controls.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills - team members, peers, and management.
• Proven ability to plan and organize resources to achieve goals.
• Well developed listening and time management skills.
• Must be composed under pressure and demonstrate ability to effectively handle conflict.
• Must be a team player.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school degree, GED or foreign equivalent required

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet;
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact humanresources@pebo.com to ask for an accommodation, alternative application process, or other inquiries.